What are the latest news in Nigeria? August 31st, 2026
Economy & Business
- GDP Growth Accelerates: Official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.89% in Q1. The uptick was driven by growth across both the oil sectorwith crude output averaging 1.72 million barrels per dayand the non-oil sector. -CNBC Africa+ 1——–
- Presidential Vacation: The Presidency confirmed that President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for a three-week working leave in Europe to rest ahead of escalating political activities leading into the 2027 election cycle.- Naija News———
- Electoral Controversies: Ahead of upcoming elections, opposition groups and party leadership have raised concerns with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over disputed candidate portal uploads. -Naija News——–
- AU Representation on Regional Issues: At the African Union summit in Luanda, Nigerian leadership urged fellow African leaders to tackle recurring xenophobic attacks targeting foreigners and African nationals in South Africa.
- Defense & Anti-Terror Stance: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Federal Government’s ongoing security stance, stating that the military will not engage in negotiations with terrorist factions, emphasizing decisive operations to secure the region.- Naija News———
- Diphtheria Outbreak Response: Northern states, including Kano and Katsina, continue pushing for expanded vaccine distribution and medical intervention following recent outbreaks of diphtheria. -guardian.ng——–